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New JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden Officially Opens in Trevor
A new chapter in Trevor’s rich industrial and cultural history was celebrated last week, with the official opening of the JC Edwards Wall and Public Garden, a landmark heritage and community space on the edge of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site. The new garden stands on the historic site of the former JC Edwards Brick & Tile Works, once a major local employer where generations of people from Trevor and the surrounding area worked. The project honours th


A Walk through Alyn Waters
Alyn Waters is the largest country park in Wrexham and a peaceful escape for anyone who loves nature, wildlife and gentle walks. Once a working quarry and part of the Gwersyllt Hall estate, it has been transformed into a Green Flag site filled with meadows, woodlands and riverside paths. A Park Full of Nature The park sits in the Alyn Valley and includes river habitats, grasslands and woodland. One of its most distinctive features is the wildflower meadow created on the poor


Wrexham Laser Tag Opens with Support from This is Wrecsam
Last month marked an exciting new addition to Wrexham’s growing leisure and visitor offer with the launch of Wrexham Laser Tag at Commonwood Leisure


Mimi Xu's wonderful week ends with singles and doubles titles at Lexus Wrexham Open
Pictured: Mimi Xu lifts the Lexus Wrexham Open trophy. Picture: James Baylis. Mimi Xu's wonderful week playing a home tournament in Wales ended in triumph as she won both the singles and doubles titles at the first Lexus Wrexham Open. Xu, 18, from Swansea impressed in front of an enthralled capacity crowd at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre to get the better of Mika Stojsavljevic, the 16-year-old from London, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-British singles final. Xu then teamed up with Ella


Brits impress at Lexus Wrexham Open as four progress to today's quarter-finals
Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. It was an excellent day for the Brits at the Lexus Wrexham Open as Lily Miyazaki, Ella McDonald, Mika Stojsavljevic and Mimi Xu progressed to today's quarter-finals. Miyazaki, the British No. 8, produced a fine performance to beat top seed Jessika Ponchet from France - currently ranked 168 in the world - 6-2, 6-4 at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre. "I'm definite


Support from Wrexham crowd helps rising Welsh star Mimi Xu complete impressive victory.
Pictured: Mimi Xu was pleased to complete a first round victory at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Picture: James Baylis. Rising Welsh star Mimi Xu said the support of the home crowd really helped as she booked a place in round two of the Lexus Wrexham Open. The 18-year-old from Swansea, who became the first Welsh player for 20 years to play in the singles main draw at Wimbledon this summer, lost the opening set of her match against third seed Justina Mikulskyte from Lithuania. But X


The Lexus Wrexham Open
Mondays Round Up Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink add to strong British interest in Lexus Wrexham Open’s main draw by progressing from qualifying Sixteen-year-old Tegan Bush and Indianna Spink added to the strong British interest in the main draw of the Lexus Wrexham Open by successfully coming through their final qualifying round matches. Both Bush and Spink - who has been drawn to face French player Jessika Ponchet, this week’s top seed, in the first round of the main draw


2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth!
The annual 2024 tourism data for Wales reveals that Wrexham County experienced another strong year of growth, with tourism now contributing £191m per year to the economy of Wrexham County, a growth of 6.3% year on year.


The waiting is nearly over as Lexus Wrexham Open starts this weekend
The Lexus Wrexham Open, part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, gets under way on the indoor courts at Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre on Sunday morning.


Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer?
Looking to stay in Wrecsam over Eisteddfod week this summer


American couple’s Reddit thread brought to life to tempt visitors to spend extra time in Wrexham
Guest article by Visit Wales... When Arizona resident David Weber and his wife Allison took to Reddit to share ‘an absolute highlight...


Tickets are now on sale for Wrexham's prestigious ITF World Tennis Tour event in Wrexham
Tickets are now on sale for a prestigious tournament bringing world class tennis to Wrexham in October. Pictured: British tennis star...
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Wrexham Celebrates Welsh Tourism Ambassador Week!
Wrexham is celebrating the all-Wales Ambassador Week, with a certificate presentation from the Mayor of Wrexham Cllr Beryl Blackmore to its

This Is Wrexham
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Parks & Wrex Latest; share your views on Rob’s plans to beautify former Hippodrome site in honour of Ryan!
Parks and Wrex – the project that aims to create a vibrant community space in Henblas Street – will be in Ty Pawb this Friday to ask the...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Wrexham Tourism Businesses Gather Ahead of 2024 Spring Season
Over 80 Wrexham-based tourism & hospitality staff took the opportunity to look ahead to the new 2024 visitor season last week as part of...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 13, 20243 min read


To^st Cafe & Deli - A First Year to Celebrate!
Nestled on the charming Charles Street in Wrexham, To^st Cafe has become more than just a culinary delight; it's a cornerstone of the...

This Is Wrexham
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Gear up for the Tour of Britain with a new bike trail through Wrexham!
Visitors to Wrexham may have spotted a series of colourful bikes dotted around the City Centre over recent weeks. Aside from being a...

This Is Wrexham
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Magic Dragon Brewery Tap Wins Pub of the Year!
Magic Dragon Brewery Tap has won Chester & South Clwyd Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Branch pub of the year 2023 for North East Wales....

This Is Wrexham
May 22, 20231 min read


World Cup Fever Arrives in Wrexham!
Football plays a huge part in the identity and culture of Wrexham. We have the oldest international stadium in the world and the Football...

This Is Wrexham
Nov 10, 20223 min read


Wrexham’s Culinary Scene to be Celebrated in a Unique Tasting Evening this Spring
With Wrexham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid gathering pace, a group of local independent restauranteurs have combined to stage an evening...

This Is Wrexham
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Keep your eyes peeled - Wrexham’s City of Culture bid is about to go on tour…
On Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th January two Wrexham City of Culture buses will be touring the county in order to raise...

This Is Wrexham
Jan 13, 20222 min read


Could you put on an event to raise the profile of our City of Culture bid?
The Wrexham 2025 bid team have announced funding of up to £1,000 for community groups or individuals to put on an event showcasing...

This Is Wrexham
Jan 5, 20221 min read


Together, let's raise the bar on our ambition! #wrecsam2025
Wrexham is awesome and as the official tourism partnership, we're BACKING THE UK CITY OF CULTURE 2025 BID!! From singing under the...

This Is Wrexham
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Ty Pawb launch their Christmas 2021 programme!
Ty Pawb, based in Wrexham town centre, have launched their Christmas 2021 programme of festive activities! To see all of the dates,...

This Is Wrexham
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Wrexham's Magic Dragon Brewery Tap is featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2022
Magic Dragon Brewery Tap on Charles Street, Wrexham has for the first time been featured in CAMRA’s prestigious Good Beer Guide 2022

This Is Wrexham
Nov 25, 20212 min read


Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site Website Re-Launched!
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site website has had a makeover to meet accessibility standards, making it...

This Is Wrexham
Nov 18, 20213 min read


Wrexham County down to last 8 for UK City of Culture Title!
Wrexham County Borough has been successful in reaching a longest of 8 towns and cities within the UK vying to be the next UK City of...

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Oct 8, 20212 min read
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